US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and China had reached “fantastic trade deals” during his summit meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, as the two leaders concluded high-level talks focused on trade, artificial intelligence and regional security.
Trump, who arrived in Beijing seeking agreements in sectors including agriculture, aviation and technology, described Xi as a “great leader” and “friend” while praising the outcome of the summit.
Speaking alongside Xi at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound near Beijing’s Forbidden City, Trump said the discussions had produced major economic gains for both countries. Xi described the visit as a “milestone” and said the two nations had established a relationship based on “constructive strategic stability.”
In an interview with Fox News following the first day of talks, Trump said Xi had agreed to several US priorities, including large purchases of American goods. He claimed China would buy 200 Boeing aircraft and expressed interest in increasing imports of US oil and soybeans.
The summit also focused heavily on the ongoing Middle East conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz following tensions involving Iran. Trump said Xi indicated that Beijing was not planning to provide military assistance to Tehran and supported reopening the key shipping route.
China’s foreign ministry later issued a statement calling for a lasting ceasefire and the reopening of maritime trade routes in response to international concerns.
Despite the positive tone, differences remained over sensitive geopolitical issues, particularly Taiwan. Chinese state media reported that Xi warned against actions that could escalate tensions and push the two powers toward conflict.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the two sides were also discussing “guardrails” for artificial intelligence cooperation, although American export restrictions on advanced technology to China continue to strain relations.
Trump’s visit marks the first trip to Beijing by a US president in nearly a decade. During the meetings, Xi referred to the “Thucydides Trap,” a theory suggesting conflict becomes more likely when a rising power challenges an established one, but said both countries could avoid such an outcome through cooperation.
Trump later responded on social media, saying the United States was experiencing a renewed rise and expressing hope for stronger ties with China in the future.